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The Nokia E72 updated to v51 firmware
Published by David Gilson at 10:55 UTC, September 1st 2010
The Nokia E72 has received a OTA firmware update from version 031.023 to 051.018, and is an 11MB download. It is a significant update with a wide range of changes. Notably, Web sees an upgrade to v7.2.6. Along with updates, there is the usual statement of "stability and performance improvements", but these come along with a massive 450+ bug fixes. Click through for more details.
After updating one of All About Symbian's E72's, there weren't many visible differences, certainly not as many as listed at the published change log that everyone has been quoting. We did notice a smaller font on the clock along the lower status bar of the E72's user interface.
The update is available over-the-air, but curiously not yet via Nokia Software Updater. For those who don't know how to trigger OTA updates, type in *#0000# from the home screen and select 'Check for updates' from the Options menu.
The E72 supports user data preservation (UDP), but as always, do make sure your data is backed up before performing any updates.
News Discussion
Jimmy1
Just checked for updates on my NAM E72. Nada.
Nokia U.S. users get the shaft yet again.
Nokia U.S. users get the shaft yet again.
Unregistered
was expecting the new MFE to be included in this update, but still mail for exchange 2.02 is present, was hoping for a an update to 3.0.50. Is there any other way to get the latest MFE ? not able to download and install this offline. :(
Unregistered
When reading the release notes, does anyone know what this means:
- Freestyle Baseline 3.0 (latest version) update
is this an application thing, or does it have some meaning for the overall version of the OS, and if so is it documented anywhere?
Seems like something only symbian insiders might understand...
- Freestyle Baseline 3.0 (latest version) update
is this an application thing, or does it have some meaning for the overall version of the OS, and if so is it documented anywhere?
Seems like something only symbian insiders might understand...
Jejoma
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Originally Posted by Jimmy1
Just checked for updates on my NAM E72. Nada.
Nokia U.S. users get the shaft yet again. |
I have a UK E72 but a different version obviously than Steve's as I always get the update available a few days after him.
Jimmy1
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Originally Posted by Jejoma
Rather an extreme reaction! I bet your beer glass is always half empty :rolleyes:
I have a UK E72 but a different version obviously than Steve's as I always get the update available a few days after him. |
It's no secret that NAM versions usually get updates dead last, if at all.
Jouten
I guess it's a good thing that the new Nokia N8 will come standard with a penta-band 3G radio inside. Then it doesn't matter where you buy the phone, you know that you can buy it from Finland itself, and still be able to use it in the USA (AT&T/Tmobile) AND then you will be able to get all the updates to your heart's content.
I can't wait to see how this all turns out. I'm excited and hope that Nokia will set an international standard with this penta-band 3G radio hardware.
My only other concern would be, although it will be great to have 3G where ever you go, but what about '4G'?
I can't wait to see how this all turns out. I'm excited and hope that Nokia will set an international standard with this penta-band 3G radio hardware.
My only other concern would be, although it will be great to have 3G where ever you go, but what about '4G'?
Unregistered
@Jimmy: I believe you. However, I think you should thank the retarded operators and infrastructure Stateside for making it extremely difficult for a company to operate in the U.S.
The thing is, even though your Nokia is unlocked, still means that U.S. operators have a say in what is allowed on their networks. In this context, the U.S. operators are horrible.
The thing is, even though your Nokia is unlocked, still means that U.S. operators have a say in what is allowed on their networks. In this context, the U.S. operators are horrible.
Jejoma
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
The thing is, even though your Nokia is unlocked, still means that U.S. operators have a say in what is allowed on their networks. In this context, the U.S. operators are horrible.
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Since I travel to the States quite often on business does that mean I need to be more careful with my choice of mobile?
Unregistered
Sorry, I wasn't specific enough.
What I mean, is that when a firmware upgrade needs to be put out for a range of product codes, it needs to be approved for the specific region that the product code belongs to.
What I mean, is that when a firmware upgrade needs to be put out for a range of product codes, it needs to be approved for the specific region that the product code belongs to.
Unregistered
Hey,
Why do some users change their product codes ?
Can US users change their product codes to get the update ?
Why do some users change their product codes ?
Can US users change their product codes to get the update ?
Unregistered
Look for product codes of cell phones bought directly from Nokia, and use those. They always get updates.
I do this with every Nokia I have (except n900, which didn't get any meaningful updates and probably will not be updated again).
I do this with every Nokia I have (except n900, which didn't get any meaningful updates and probably will not be updated again).
Unregistered
No sign of the latest firmware as yet, too, here in Singapore. =(
Unregistered
Works great - device gets some very nice stability improvements.
Happily announcing that this update makes it one of the best nokias
ever produced so far.... =)
Unfortunately the feature to navigate the menu with the keyboard
is not fixed yet... works only for the unscrolled content...
Nevertheless very good job...!
Happily announcing that this update makes it one of the best nokias
ever produced so far.... =)
Unfortunately the feature to navigate the menu with the keyboard
is not fixed yet... works only for the unscrolled content...
Nevertheless very good job...!
mozam
is there any improvement in total free ram ?
wellisntTHATqt_
Does anyone know if this update fixes the following issue that appeared in v31? :con?
When encryption is turned on, apps like Maps, Wellness Diary and Qt apps in general stop working.
When encryption is turned on, apps like Maps, Wellness Diary and Qt apps in general stop working.
Unregistered
Why did they make the clock smaller, it was perfect... I think I'll wait for the new bugs before updating.
malerocks
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Why did they make the clock smaller, it was perfect... I think I'll wait for the new bugs before updating.
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Unregistered
nokia chat starts not working, email and mfe still has same version numbers, optical trackpad still reset sensivity to normal after phone restart, translation for some countries are still bad, gps folder has gone from appplications folder, world traveler, ovi store and maps want to update themselves at first run... actually i saw nothing worth for update except smaller clock :D
_wellisntTHATqt
Looking at my updated phone (OTA):
* the clock font is too small now
* the bug where you couldn't use 7 and 8 as menu shortcuts was fixed
* the encryption bug seems fixed: with phone encryption on I can start Ovi maps, wellness diary + other qt apps
* free memory seems to be the same ~41MB
* I didn't see any other bugs
* Chat client looks the same... and so does the browser
* I had already updated QuickOffice so no changes.
* Can't find office communicator
* New ovi store doesn't have an exit softkey, you must use the Options menu.
* Never used smartconnect as e72 supports destinations.
* the clock font is too small now
* the bug where you couldn't use 7 and 8 as menu shortcuts was fixed
* the encryption bug seems fixed: with phone encryption on I can start Ovi maps, wellness diary + other qt apps
* free memory seems to be the same ~41MB
* I didn't see any other bugs
* Chat client looks the same... and so does the browser
* I had already updated QuickOffice so no changes.
* Can't find office communicator
* New ovi store doesn't have an exit softkey, you must use the Options menu.
* Never used smartconnect as e72 supports destinations.
Unregistered
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Originally Posted by _wellisntTHATqt
Looking at my updated phone (OTA):
* the bug where you couldn't use 7 and 8 as menu shortcuts was fixed * Chat client looks the same... and so does the browser * Never used smartconnect as e72 supports destinations. |
unfortunately key shortcuts only work for the matrix in unscrolled
conditions.
The look of the browser changed when pressing the back button -
open sites fit better to screen size now.
I am using smartconnect for the mail client...
deadkenny
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Look for product codes of cell phones bought directly from Nokia, and use those. They always get updates.
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031.023 took a very long time (maybe 6 months) to get most of the CVs supported and they're still being updated I think.
I don't expect 051.018 this side of Christmas for UK CV. I hope to be proven wrong.
Anyway, any comments on the GPS reliability? Anything fixed or is it worse like 031.023 was? Particular in regard to acquiring a fix.
Unregistered
nokia has removed adobe reader 2.5 and put back 1.5. DUH!
markilou
Does the email client (POP/IMAP, not MfE) now handle destinations on this new version ? that would get rid of havint to use Smartconnect which was bugged on the last version anyway.
Unregistered
My Device does not identify the update. Have tried *#0000#, Check for update and also Nokia Software updater
Details : Custom Version 031.023.246.02
Language Set : 41.01
Is someone having the same problem?
Details : Custom Version 031.023.246.02
Language Set : 41.01
Is someone having the same problem?
vanillabannana
after updating firmware I've noticed problems with sms signal and wibration, actually it doesn't work at all...
second... ovi maps don't work
second... ovi maps don't work
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